nanoGSM

GSM-over-IP picocells for in-building

coverage and capacity

nanoBTS GPRS/GSM
The nanoBTS is a complete picocellular basestation for
deployment in buildings to provide GSM and GPRS coverage
and capacity.
With the smallest and most cost-effective package available
today, its use of IP for backhaul ensure it can be installed
wherever and whenever capacity and coverage are required.
ip.access has developed the nanoBTS in accordance with
ETSI standards which guarantee compatibility with existing
handsets as well as both todays circuit-switched and
tomorrows IP-based networks.

revolutionary deployment
Picocells offer a lower cost alternative to the traditional antenna
based approach to providing GSM coverage and capacity within
buildings. Due to the small size and deployment flexibility, the
nanoBTS can easily achieve coverage where needed. The quick
and simple installation using existing Ethernet wiring for both data
and power avoids the need for the expensive site surveys, cabling
installations and access to roof and floor spaces typical of
distributed antenna systems (DAS).
The nanoBTS is so flexible that single BTS installations can make
use of DSL to provide the connection back to the basestation
controller. This makes it possible to offer dedicated coverage
solutions for premises with as few as 10 staff cost effectively.
The nanoBTS also simplifies cell and frequency planning; with its
ability to monitor other GSM basestations in the area by using the
revolutionary Network Listen capability it gives the frequency
planners a unique view of actual signal strengths on the ground.

system architecture
The nanoBTS is a complete GSM basestation that conforms to the
picocell standard. It combines a standard Um air interface, which
supports the more than 1 billion GSM handsets in use globally, with
an IP based backhaul, which can take advantage of the existing IP
broadband infrastructure. The nanoBTS uses a variation of the
standard Abis interface, but carried over IP so that it can be
connected back over a wide variety of IP networks. This brings
the advantage of the cost structures of IP based networks to the
existing population of deployed handsets, maximising the potential
return for the operator.
Several varieties of nanoBTS are available, permitting operation in
the 900, 1800 and 1900MHz GSM frequency bands. For applications
requiring greater capacity up to 4 nanoBTS can be combined into a
multiple TRX cell, increasing the number of supported users per TRX
by up to 200%.
The nanoGSM range incorporates nanoBTSs with a basestation
controller (nanoGSM BSC) and a management system (nanoGSM
OMC-R) that supports the configuration, performance and fault
reporting of the radio network.

key features
Rapid installation using existing IP infrastructure
Standard radio interface compatible with all GSM handsets
Multi-TRX capability to support large numbers of users
Typical indoor coverage up to 125,000m2
Excellent data rates with GPRS support
Single10/100 Ethernet connection incorporating power,
traffic and signaling
Smallest footprint in the industry

applications
Dedicated coverage for SME premises with DSL based link
In-building capacity and coverage for large corporate
offices
Stand-alone in-fill for shopping malls, airports or
undergrounds
Delivering GSM access on ships, aeroplanes and rural
areas

technical specification

user services

Um radio interface
Model

GSM 900

GSM 1800

GSM 1900

Transmit frequencies
Channel spacing
Max. output power
Output power control

925-960MHz 1805-1880MHz 1930-1990MHz

200kHz
200kHz
200kHz
+20dBm
+23dBm
+23dBm
12 steps
12 steps
12 steps

Receive frequencies
Channel spacing
Performance
Receive gain control

880-915MHz 1710-1785MHz 1850-1910MHz

200kHz
200kHz
200kHz
GSM 05:05
GSM 05:05
GSM 05:05
26 steps
26 steps
26 steps

internal antennas
On-board 0dBi omni-directional (nominal)
Optional external antenna connections
channel support
Each nanoBTS supports a single TRX and can act as a standalone
BTS
Up to 4 nanoBTS can also be connected to act as a Multi-TRX BTS
Single TRX or C0 of MultiTRX
TS0 = full BCCH, Combined BCCH or Combined BCCH with
CBCH
TS1-7 = TCH/F, PDCH or Dynamic PDCH/TCH
Additionally TS1 may be SDCCH/8 + SACCH/C8 (with optional
CBCH)
Multi TRX (non C0)
TS0-7 = TCH/F
Additionally TS1 may be SDCCH/8 + SACCH/C8
Internal clock frequency
Better than 100ppb as per GSM 05.10 pico

system services
signalling & traffic
A-bis..................................................................................Abis/IP
Signalling, O&M ................................................................TCP/IP
Traffic
voice/CSD ................................................................ RTP/UDP/IP
GPRS .............................................................................. UDP/IP
system features
Channel assignment and classmark
Directed retry based on load, power and cell priority
Handover
BTS software update via BSC

teleservices
Telephony
Short Message Service MT/PP
Short Message Service MO/PP
Short Message Service CB single message for user cell
description
speech format support
GSM FR and EFR
encryption support
A5/1
A5/2
circuit switched data
Single slot BS20 at up to 14.4kb/s
BS21-26, plus BS61, BS81
GPRS support
Coding schemes 1-4
Multi-slot class 10
Dynamic PDCH for optimising mix of service for voice/data

physical
electrical interface
Single RJ45 auto-select 10/100 Ethernet supporting PoE
Timing Interface Bus (TIB) providing nanoBTS interconnect
for multi-TRX functionality
dimensions & weight
Height .............................................................. 210mm
Width ................................................................ 280mm
Depth .................................................................. 77mm
Weight ................................................................. 2.7kg
power
Power consumption ...............................................13W
Input supply. .........................................38 50 volt DC
operational
Temperature .............................5C to +45C ambient
Humidity ................................ 5 90% non-condensing
standards
CE marked - ETSI EN301 489-8
UL and FCC listed
mounting
The nanoBTS is provided with a mounting bracket for wall or
ceiling mounting
Power can be provided locally through a PSU kit or remotely using
Power-over-Ethernet

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